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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for September 2019

Politics
One House Republican now favors the impeachment inquiryOne House Republican now favors the impeachment inquiry
Politics

He’s made it clear, however, that he’s not on board with impeachment.

By Catherine Kim
The Zelensky call also shines a light on Trump’s financial corruption
Politics

“The last time I traveled to the United States I stayed in New York near Central Park and I stayed at the Trump Tower.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Early polls show voter support for impeachment is growingEarly polls show voter support for impeachment is growing
Politics

Following House Democrats’ announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry, there’s been an uptick in voter support.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The timeline of Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is increasingly suspiciousThe timeline of Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is increasingly suspicious
Politics

Trump ordered the aid held just ahead of a call with Ukraine’s president.

By Sean Collins and Alex Ward
Here are House Democrats’ next steps on impeachment
Politics

Democrats’ impeachment investigations are ramping up, with the intelligence committee leading the charge.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Senate Republicans’ response to allegations against Trump: attack the whistleblower’s credibilitySenate Republicans’ response to allegations against Trump: attack the whistleblower’s credibility
Politics

While some Republicans went after the whistleblower, others left town claiming they still hadn’t read the report.

By Li Zhou
The Trump-Ukraine scandal just got its Watergate-tapes moment
Politics

Nixon had tapes. Trump has transcripts.

By Dylan Matthews
The Trump-Ukraine whistleblower complaint, explained
Politics

Everything we know so far suggests the whistleblower’s account was right on target.

By Andrew Prokop
The damning simplicity of the Ukraine-Trump scandal
Politics

The conspiracy and the cover-up are in plain sight.

By Alex Ward
Politics
5 questions for Attorney General William Barr on the Ukraine scandal5 questions for Attorney General William Barr on the Ukraine scandal
Politics

Chief question: Will Barr protect Trump from the Ukraine scandal?

By Sean Collins
Politics
11 Senate Republicans voted to block Trump’s border wall emergency declaration11 Senate Republicans voted to block Trump’s border wall emergency declaration
Politics

To build his wall, Trump has been raiding funds from state projects. Members of his own party just voted to stop it.

By Li Zhou
Technology
From Jeffrey Epstein to Trump’s Ukraine phone call, whistleblowers have never been this important, says lawyer who represented MIT Media Lab whistleblowerFrom Jeffrey Epstein to Trump’s Ukraine phone call, whistleblowers have never been this important, says lawyer who represented MIT Media Lab whistleblower
Podcast
Technology

John Napier Tye, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit law firm Whistleblower Aid, says the past 10 years have been a “Renaissance of whistleblowing” in America. His first client is now representing the anonymous Trump-Ukraine whistleblower.

By Eric Johnson
Politics
Even Senate Republicans want the White House to share a whistleblower report on TrumpEven Senate Republicans want the White House to share a whistleblower report on Trump
Politics

In a rare bipartisan move, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution calling on the White House to disclose a whistleblower complaint.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Robert Mueller’s report is finally released by the Department of JusticeRobert Mueller’s report is finally released by the Department of Justice
Politics

Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election is partially redacted. Here’s what you need to know.

By Vox Staff
Nancy Pelosi announces a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump
Politics

“The president must be held accountable. No one is above the law,” Pelosi said.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen